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Mariner 420 2004 - water in swim platform

Last post by km1125 « February 10th, 2022, 9:51 am
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by Lruel » February 2nd, 2022, 7:18 am

Hi,

The core underneath the swim platform is delaminated on nearly half of the platform. My fiber repair guy is telling me that this is cuased by...
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February 10th, 2022, 9:51 am
Wood stringers in 1991 3227?

Last post by Sjigal « February 9th, 2022, 2:04 pm
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by Sjigal » February 9th, 2022, 10:17 am

Using a moisture meter, the surveyor determined there are hollow stringers in the 1991 3227 I am considering buying.

In reading previous topic...

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February 9th, 2022, 2:04 pm
2000 396AC - galley sink

Last post by tgebler « February 7th, 2022, 5:25 pm
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by tgebler » May 6th, 2019, 1:40 pm

Anyone with suggestions where to get a replacement galley sink. The admiral hates the look of the existing sink.

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February 7th, 2022, 5:25 pm
Carver 390 aft strainer cleaning on starboard side

Last post by g36 « February 7th, 2022, 12:19 pm
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by rrausch99@gmail.com » February 6th, 2022, 10:37 am

Hello, has anyone tried to clean the starboard side strainer. On my boat it is very hard to reach. Wanted some ideas how to reach it to clean it out....

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February 7th, 2022, 12:19 pm
Stern Thruster For 2006 56 Voyager

Last post by Avi « February 3rd, 2022, 10:34 pm

by Avi » February 3rd, 2022, 10:34 pm

Good Evening:

Thank you for your help. My starboard prop of the stern thruster of my 2006 56' Carver Voyager broke and needs replacement. Can you...

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February 3rd, 2022, 10:34 pm
Anybody else have this in their hardtop?

Last post by bud37 « January 30th, 2022, 9:08 am
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by KnotSure » January 28th, 2022, 9:31 pm

So while replacing speakers in my aft deck hardtop, discovered this stuff around both speakers. Rest of the hard top appears to be hollow (from...

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January 30th, 2022, 9:08 am
General Rudder gap question

Last post by rvannan « January 29th, 2022, 10:40 am
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by rvannan » January 23rd, 2022, 10:55 am

93 350 AC - Noticed when boat was pulled for storage (first year of ownership) that there is about a 1/8" gap between rudder and mount. Same on...

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January 29th, 2022, 10:40 am
Under Platform Swim Ladder

Last post by MichaelOKC « January 21st, 2022, 4:59 pm
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by MichaelOKC » January 20th, 2022, 9:04 pm

My question concerns the swim ladder on my ‘89 3467 Santego. It has an under platform configuration with, as I recall, three collapsible steps. The...

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January 21st, 2022, 4:59 pm
removing old 4" exhaust hose

Last post by Dewmyster « January 10th, 2022, 5:59 pm
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by Mack » January 9th, 2022, 5:22 pm

Hi, hello.

I need to get at my Velvet Drive transmission and take it out to be rebuilt.

My 350 Crusaders are FWC, coolant and a heat exchanger...

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January 10th, 2022, 5:59 pm
Forward Head Issues

Last post by Midnightsun « January 5th, 2022, 5:39 am
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by SMercer » January 4th, 2022, 7:36 pm

Hi! New to the group and really hoping I can find the help I need here.
We have a 440 and the fwd head has stopped working. I've rebuilt and then...

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January 5th, 2022, 5:39 am
Bow and Stern thruster for 396 MY

Last post by Tennessee River Rat « January 5th, 2022, 1:37 am
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by CarBru » August 26th, 2021, 3:00 pm

Good Afternoon Carver Family,

I am looking to add a Bow and Stern Thruster on my 396 MY. It is a 2003.

Does anyone recommend where to add the...

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January 5th, 2022, 1:37 am
Carver 564 Head Exhaust Fan Location

Last post by Carpediem « January 4th, 2022, 10:16 pm
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by pdev1234 » January 3rd, 2022, 4:03 pm

Hello.
Newly purchased 2004 564 with non-functioning fan in master stateroom head.
Does anyone know where the fan is located?
Thank You.

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January 4th, 2022, 10:16 pm
Lights

Last post by g36 « January 3rd, 2022, 12:17 pm
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by Gary Rose » January 2nd, 2022, 1:23 pm

Looking for factory bow aviation lights green and red for my 2000 356 any suggestions of where to look ? I have the factory part #s

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January 3rd, 2022, 12:17 pm
36 Mariner - Anodes

Last post by JohnS « January 1st, 2022, 3:57 pm
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by vik1111 » December 27th, 2021, 10:34 am

Hi,

I have a Carver 36 Mariner 2011 and wonder if any of you know how many anodes per shaft/hull and trim tab and of what size do i need ?

Thanks

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January 1st, 2022, 3:57 pm
Fuel tank level sender question

Last post by KnotSure « December 30th, 2021, 12:33 pm
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by KnotSure » December 29th, 2021, 6:59 pm

Okay, I warned you guys I'd have a lot of questions, still trying to figure out where everything is on this boat, and discovering a lot of...

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December 30th, 2021, 12:33 pm
Leak!

Last post by Viper « December 28th, 2021, 1:02 pm
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by KnotSure » December 26th, 2021, 9:55 pm

So, I just splashed again after a yard period and found that the guy who replaced my black water hoses evidently busted something else in the process...

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December 28th, 2021, 1:02 pm
Head panel and molding cracked around window

Last post by Viper « December 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
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by JimCarver » August 29th, 2021, 3:36 pm

Hi there,

I own a 2004 Mariner 360 and the panel and molding around the head window is broken and slowly falling apart. It's like if the head panel...

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December 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
Forward head shower drain hose

Last post by Captain Ed « December 4th, 2021, 10:33 am
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by Captain Ed » December 4th, 2021, 8:35 am

Hello, first time on the Carver site. I’m asking for advice on replacing the forward head shower sump drain hose. I don’t see any access to the hose...

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December 4th, 2021, 10:33 am
396 Side Window

Last post by 650Guy « December 3rd, 2021, 9:43 am
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by 650Guy » December 1st, 2021, 8:25 pm

Has anyone had to replace or repair one of the long side windows in the main Solon of a 396? I'm wondering what type of sealant would be best to use...

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December 3rd, 2021, 9:43 am
Transom Box Locks

Last post by tomschauer « December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
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by gmac98004 » November 27th, 2021, 5:55 pm

Hi Everyone,

This lock on my 355 transom box was corroded and wouldn't lock. Cam was frozen and I broke it off.

So............3 weeks ago,...

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December 2nd, 2021, 10:03 pm
Bow Thruster Started up on its own!

Last post by Njlarry « December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
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by Cricket » October 2nd, 2020, 9:09 pm

Hi Folks,

I have a 2003 530 Voyager. I live on the boat on and off. A couple weeks ago I was awoken in the middle of the night to the bow thruster...

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December 1st, 2021, 4:07 pm
Engine room access stairs

Last post by Viper « December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
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by KnotSure » November 28th, 2021, 12:27 am

Anybody ever repair/replace the stairs that you lift to access your engine space (in my case, forward of salon)? Mine have been pretty Frankensteined...

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December 1st, 2021, 7:13 am
355 Aft Cabin Rudder Packing Nut Access

Last post by gmac98004 « November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
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by gmac98004 » August 5th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Hi Gang,

I’ve been tracking all of the “Rudder Packing” and “Water in Bilge” threads that have been posted over the last few years.

I have a 1998...

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November 26th, 2021, 12:59 pm
bow thruster

Last post by tonyiiiafl « November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
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by tonyiiiafl » November 25th, 2021, 2:55 pm

Has anyone used one of these ? Looks good.but…………
1994 390CPMY

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November 26th, 2021, 9:49 am
Stabilizers

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by pepmyster » November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am

Just saw this video, interesting.....

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November 23rd, 2021, 6:23 am

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